Album Nerds Podcast
1) Record Rumble: Battle of Legendary Live Albums (Peter Frampton – Frampton Comes Alive (1976) Vs. Kiss – Alive (1975))
Few experiences match the raw energy and communal thrill of a live performance. This week, we pit two titans of concert recordings against each other in a clash that celebrates musicianship and the po...Show More
2) Record Rumble: Butt Rock Behemoths (Nickelback – Silver Side Up Vs. Creed – Human Clay)
Prepare for a clash of post-grunge titans as two of the most polarizing, arena-filling albums from the heyday of radio-friendly “butt rock” go head-to-head in a battle of anthems, angst, a...Show More
3) Record Rumble: “Clash of the Titans: Disintegration Vs. ‘The Black Album’”
We have a great show for you today – we will be kicking the tires on our Record Rumbles Series, where two classic albums enter the ring and go head to head and toe to toe. We will compare key tr...Show More
4) 1988: Jane’s Addiction, Anita Baker, Iron Maiden
1988 was a year rich in cultural landmarks – from Die Hard to The Wonder Years and the start of Nike’s iconic ‘Just Do It’ campaign. Join us as we dig into some of our own pers...Show More
5) On The Side: Hot Tuna, Arcadia, Mad Season
Side projects can be interesting venues for artists to showcase a different side of their creativity than we get to see in their main group. On today’s show we dive into records from groups that...Show More
6) Roy Thomas Baker: Robert Calvert, T’Pau, Queen
On today’s show we’re shinning the Album Nerds spotlight on iconic record producer Roy Thomas Baker. Join us as we get down with RTB and some of his classic albums from the 70s and 80s. ...Show More
7) Record Store Day: Thelonious Monk, Hindu Love Gods, The Sword
Record Store Day 2025 is upon us! Join us as we discuss some of the special releases that are part of the holiday. Don’t forget to support your local record shop on Saturday April 12th! * Th...Show More
8) Singles: The Penguins, The Beatles, Pearl Jam
Singles?! What podcast is this? Don’t be fooled – it’s still your favorite album nerds, but this week we’re taking a break from albums to talk about influential singles. Join u...Show More
9) New Sounds: Babatunde Olatunji, Kraftwerk, Jimi Hendrix
On occasion, an album wows us with not only its greatness, but also with the new sounds it makes use of. On today’s show we’re talking all about albums that introduced new instruments, cre...Show More
10) Top Albums of 1968: Jeff Beck, Dionne Warwick, Iron Butterfly
The social change and cultural upheaval of the late 1960s produced some of the most creative, boundary-pushing music of any modern era. On today’s show we discuss albums from the pivotal year in...Show More